Cory: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
From a hollow or cauldron (Gaelic coire), or a form of Cora meaning 'maiden'
Origin
Irish/Gaelic, also a variant of Cora or Corey
Gender
Unisex
Pronunciation
KOR-ee

Cory is an Irish/Gaelic, also a variant of Cora or Corey unisex name meaning “from a hollow or cauldron (Gaelic coire), or a form of Cora meaning 'maiden'”.

Meaning & Origin of Cory

Meaning: From a hollow or cauldron (Gaelic coire), or a form of Cora meaning 'maiden'.

Origin: Irish/Gaelic, also a variant of Cora or Corey.

How to Pronounce Cory

KOR-eeIPA /ˈkɔːri/

Popularity of Cory

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